10/07/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2024 08:18
Updated 10/7/24 @ 10am
Hurricane Milton has slowed down and is intensifying. The storm is expected to make landfall on the Westcoast on Wednesday, 9 Oct in the afternoon/evening.
Locally, staff anticipates localized yard and street flooding along with tree debris due to soil saturation and high water levels in both the Indian River Lagoon and St. Johns River.
Based on the current projections here is our updated timing and actions to help address Hurricane Milton:
City sandbag operations continues at the city public works facility today Monday (7 Oct) and tomorrow Tuesday (8 Oct) from 0800-1730. Additionally, Brevard County is operating a sand bag operation at Chain of Lakes park today, Monday (7 Oct) from 0800-1800.